by David Somers

ONLINE – For the first time ever, Lutheran Church–Canada (LCC) francophones have access to a theological training programme in French, thanks to an online programme being offered by the Église Évangélique Luthérienne – Synode de France (ÉÉL-SF). That church body has graciously invited LCC members to participate. Four individuals from Quebec have submitted their applications for this lay training that extends over two years, starting in September, 2021. The goal is to prepare church members in an orderly, systematic fashion in order to better serve the church in a variety of ways in light of ever-changing mission opportunities.

In a serendipitous turn of events, a recent email from Australia to LCC led to the inclusion of three students from Burundi in the programme. Wonders never cease. Three ÉÉL-SF pastors, including Rev. Garry Heintz from Canada, will be teaching the courses. Rev. J. T. Haessig is coordinator of the programme.This opportunity is yet another example of the closer relations between LCC French ministries and the ÉÉL-SF because of recent electronic developments in the churches.

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Rev. Dr. David Somers is LCC’s Missionary At Large in Quebec.